Records analyzed
1 sub-agencies
Cross-joined with state geography and occupational mix
2026 data Public-data reference. official source
RAILROAD RETIREMENT BOARD
Open-data reference.
Federal workforce data for RAILROAD RETIREMENT BOARD. This agency represents 0.0% of the total federal civilian workforce. Source: OPM FedScope, March 2025.
What the Numbers Say About RAILROAD RETIREMENT BOARD
RAILROAD RETIREMENT BOARD employs 767 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 $110,768 sits 0.8% above the federal civilian average of $109,869. Average length of service at RAILROAD RETIREMENT BOARD is 16.5 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: RAILROAD RETIREMENT BOARD has employees in 9 states and territories, with the largest concentration in ILLINOIS (495 employees at $113,585 avg salary). Over the most recent 0 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 RAILROAD RETIREMENT BOARD is expanding, contracting, or simply replacing departures. All figures draw directly from OPM FedScope Employment Cubes and update quarterly.
Workforce Overview
Employees
767
-4.1% from prior period
Average Salary
$110,768
+3.0%
Avg Length of Service
16.5 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
RAILROAD RETIREMENT BOARD pay vs. federal civilian average
Agency average $110,768 relative to federal average $109,869
RAILROAD RETIREMENT BOARD workforce by GS grade tier
Estimated distribution of 767 employees across the General Schedule pay grades. Tier weights are modeled from the agency's average salary of $110,768, average length of service of 16.5 years, and sub-agency salary brackets. Color encodes pay-band tier (entry / mid / senior / executive).
RAILROAD RETIREMENT BOARD — estimated GS-grade workforce mix. Source: OPM FedScope March 2025; pay tiers modeled from agency averages.
Salary Analysis
How RAILROAD RETIREMENT BOARD pay compares to the federal average of $109,869
Agency Average
$110,768
Federal Average
$109,869
vs. Federal Avg
+0.8%
Salary Range by Sub-agency
Under $80K
0
$80K–$100K
0
$100K–$120K
767
$120K–$150K
0
Over $150K
0
Sub-agencies & Organizational Units
RAILROAD RETIREMENT BOARD has 1 sub-agencies. The highest-paying unit averages $110,768.
| Sub-agency | Employees | Avg Salary | Avg LOS |
|---|---|---|---|
| RAILROAD RETIREMENT BOARD | 767 | $110,768 | 16.5 yrs |
Geographic Presence
RAILROAD RETIREMENT BOARD has employees in 9 states and territories. ILLINOIS has the most with 495 employees.
| State | Employees | Avg Salary | Avg LOS |
|---|---|---|---|
| ILLINOIS | 495 | $113,585 | 17.3 yrs |
| CALIFORNIA | 25 | $109,140 | 15.1 yrs |
| TEXAS | 25 | $102,475 | 16 yrs |
| PENNSYLVANIA | 24 | $103,687 | 15.1 yrs |
| FLORIDA | 19 | $102,614 | 17.9 yrs |
| MISSOURI | 15 | $97,390 | 13.2 yrs |
| VIRGINIA | 15 | $122,580 | 13.3 yrs |
| NEW YORK | 11 | $98,916 | 16.6 yrs |
| OHIO | 11 | $97,058 | 17.3 yrs |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many people work at RAILROAD RETIREMENT BOARD? ▾
RAILROAD RETIREMENT BOARD employs 767 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 RAILROAD RETIREMENT BOARD? ▾
The average salary at RAILROAD RETIREMENT BOARD is $110,768 per year, which is 0.8% above the federal average of $109,869.
What is the average length of service at RAILROAD RETIREMENT BOARD? ▾
The average length of service at RAILROAD RETIREMENT BOARD is 16.5 years. The federal average is 11.8 years.
How many sub-agencies does RAILROAD RETIREMENT BOARD have? ▾
RAILROAD RETIREMENT BOARD has 1 sub-agencies or organizational units. The largest is RAILROAD RETIREMENT BOARD with 767 employees.
In how many states does RAILROAD RETIREMENT BOARD have employees? ▾
RAILROAD RETIREMENT BOARD has employees in 9 states and territories. The largest concentration is in ILLINOIS with 495 employees.
Is RAILROAD RETIREMENT BOARD hiring or downsizing? ▾
Workforce dynamics data is not currently available for RAILROAD RETIREMENT BOARD.
Where can I find salary data for occupations at RAILROAD RETIREMENT 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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