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Cross-joined with state geography and occupational mix
2026 data Public-data reference. official source
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Open-data reference.
Federal workforce data for SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION. This agency represents 0.2% of the total federal civilian workforce. Source: OPM FedScope, March 2025.
What the Numbers Say About SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION employs 4,744 federal civilian workers, which accounts for 0.2% 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 -3.3%, 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 $230,991 sits 110.2% above the federal civilian average of $109,869. Average length of service at SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION is 16.4 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: SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION has employees in 14 states and territories, with the largest concentration in DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA (2,335 employees at $230,214 avg salary). Over the most recent 9 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 SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION is expanding, contracting, or simply replacing departures. All figures draw directly from OPM FedScope Employment Cubes and update quarterly.
Workforce Overview
Employees
4,744
-3.3% from prior period
Average Salary
$230,991
+1.2%
Avg Length of Service
16.4 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
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION pay vs. federal civilian average
Agency average $230,991 relative to federal average $109,869
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION workforce by GS grade tier
Estimated distribution of 4,744 employees across the General Schedule pay grades. Tier weights are modeled from the agency's average salary of $230,991, average length of service of 16.4 years, and sub-agency salary brackets. Color encodes pay-band tier (entry / mid / senior / executive).
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION — estimated GS-grade workforce mix. Source: OPM FedScope March 2025; pay tiers modeled from agency averages.
Salary Analysis
How SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION pay compares to the federal average of $109,869
Agency Average
$230,991
Federal Average
$109,869
vs. Federal Avg
+110.2%
Salary Range by Sub-agency
Under $80K
0
$80K–$100K
0
$100K–$120K
0
$120K–$150K
0
Over $150K
4,744
Sub-agencies & Organizational Units
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION has 1 sub-agencies. The highest-paying unit averages $230,991.
| Sub-agency | Employees | Avg Salary | Avg LOS |
|---|---|---|---|
| SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION | 4,744 | $230,991 | 16.4 yrs |
Geographic Presence
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION has employees in 14 states and territories. DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA has the most with 2,335 employees.
| State | Employees | Avg Salary | Avg LOS |
|---|---|---|---|
| DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA | 2,335 | $230,214 | 16.5 yrs |
| NEW YORK | 571 | $244,991 | 15.5 yrs |
| CALIFORNIA | 326 | $243,832 | 16.9 yrs |
| ILLINOIS | 286 | $226,058 | 15.7 yrs |
| MASSACHUSETTS | 189 | $229,791 | 15.2 yrs |
| MARYLAND | 168 | $220,847 | 19.7 yrs |
| VIRGINIA | 161 | $229,233 | 17.8 yrs |
| PENNSYLVANIA | 158 | $224,827 | 17.1 yrs |
| COLORADO | 127 | $224,636 | 14.1 yrs |
| TEXAS | 125 | $220,636 | 16.8 yrs |
| FLORIDA | 118 | $216,057 | 16.4 yrs |
| GEORGIA | 117 | $222,966 | 17.3 yrs |
| UTAH | 17 | $194,864 | 14.4 yrs |
| NEW JERSEY | 11 | $254,922 | 17.1 yrs |
Workforce Dynamics
Monthly hiring and separation trends. Net change over 9 months: 0.
| Month | Accessions | Separations | Net |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2025 | +0 | -306 | -306 |
| Feb 2025 | +0 | -28 | -28 |
| Jan 2025 | +0 | -40 | -40 |
| Dec 2024 | +0 | -33 | -33 |
| Aug 2024 | +0 | -32 | -32 |
| Jul 2024 | +0 | -91 | -91 |
| Jun 2024 | +30 | -12 | +18 |
| May 2024 | +78 | -0 | +78 |
| Apr 2024 | +0 | -11 | -11 |
Hiring & Separation Reasons
Why employees join and leave SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Accession Reasons
New Hire - Excepted Service Appointment
108
Separation Reasons
Retirement - Voluntary
224
Termination (Expired Appt/Other)
119
Quit
99
Retirement - Early Out
94
Retirement - Other
17
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many people work at SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION? ▾
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION employs 4,744 federal workers as of March 2025. This represents 0.2% of the total federal civilian workforce of 2,289,472.
What is the average salary at SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION? ▾
The average salary at SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION is $230,991 per year, which is 110.2% above the federal average of $109,869.
What is the average length of service at SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION? ▾
The average length of service at SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION is 16.4 years. The federal average is 11.8 years.
How many sub-agencies does SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION have? ▾
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION has 1 sub-agencies or organizational units. The largest is SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION with 4,744 employees.
In how many states does SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION have employees? ▾
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION has employees in 14 states and territories. The largest concentration is in DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA with 2,335 employees.
Is SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION hiring or downsizing? ▾
Over the most recent 9 months of data, SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION had 0 accessions and 0 separations, for a net change of 0 employees.
Where can I find salary data for occupations at SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION? ▾
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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