Records analyzed
1 sub-agencies
Cross-joined with state geography and occupational mix
Open-data reference.
Federal workforce data for U.S. AGENCY FOR INTERNATIONAL DEV. This agency represents 0.2% of the total federal civilian workforce. Source: OPM FedScope, March 2025.
U.S. AGENCY FOR INTERNATIONAL DEV employs 4,922 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 up by 2.5%, 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 $152,896 sits 39.2% above the federal civilian average of $109,869. Average length of service at U.S. AGENCY FOR INTERNATIONAL DEV is 11.5 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: U.S. AGENCY FOR INTERNATIONAL DEV has employees in 13 states and territories, with the largest concentration in DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA (2,691 employees at $156,386 avg salary). Over the most recent 12 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 U.S. AGENCY FOR INTERNATIONAL DEV is expanding, contracting, or simply replacing departures. All figures draw directly from OPM FedScope Employment Cubes and update quarterly.
Employees
4,922
+2.5% from prior period
Average Salary
$152,896
+1.0%
Avg Length of Service
11.5 yrs
Sub-agencies
1
Records analyzed
1 sub-agencies
Cross-joined with state geography and occupational mix
Data vintage
March 2025
OPM FedScope quarterly snapshot
Source authority
OPM FedScope
U.S. Office of Personnel Management — official federal HR data
Agency average $152,896 relative to federal average $109,869
Estimated distribution of 4,922 employees across the General Schedule pay grades. Tier weights are modeled from the agency's average salary of $152,896, average length of service of 11.5 years, and sub-agency salary brackets. Color encodes pay-band tier (entry / mid / senior / executive).
How U.S. AGENCY FOR INTERNATIONAL DEV pay compares to the federal average of $109,869
Agency Average
$152,896
Federal Average
$109,869
vs. Federal Avg
+39.2%
Under $80K
0
$80K–$100K
0
$100K–$120K
0
$120K–$150K
0
Over $150K
4,922
U.S. AGENCY FOR INTERNATIONAL DEV has 1 sub-agencies. The highest-paying unit averages $152,896.
| Sub-agency | Employees | Avg Salary | Avg LOS |
|---|---|---|---|
| U.S. AGENCY FOR INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT | 4,922 | $152,896 | 11.5 yrs |
U.S. AGENCY FOR INTERNATIONAL DEV has employees in 13 states and territories. DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA has the most with 2,691 employees.
| State | Employees | Avg Salary | Avg LOS |
|---|---|---|---|
| DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA | 2,691 | $156,386 | 10.1 yrs |
| VIRGINIA | 181 | $154,718 | 12.4 yrs |
| MARYLAND | 167 | $148,086 | 12.9 yrs |
| CALIFORNIA | 48 | $141,762 | 9.6 yrs |
| TEXAS | 41 | $125,751 | 9 yrs |
| FLORIDA | 37 | $130,828 | 10.9 yrs |
| NEW YORK | 26 | $157,654 | 11.5 yrs |
| NORTH CAROLINA | 25 | $130,126 | 9.9 yrs |
| GEORGIA | 18 | $117,831 | 8.7 yrs |
| COLORADO | 18 | $147,066 | 9.7 yrs |
| WASHINGTON | 15 | $160,017 | 8.7 yrs |
| PENNSYLVANIA | 15 | $133,114 | 9.3 yrs |
| MASSACHUSETTS | 15 | $157,017 | 9 yrs |
Monthly hiring and separation trends. Net change over 12 months: 0.
| Month | Accessions | Separations | Net |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2025 | +0 | -13 | -13 |
| Feb 2025 | +0 | -26 | -26 |
| Jan 2025 | +179 | -126 | +53 |
| Dec 2024 | +111 | -0 | +111 |
| Nov 2024 | +44 | -0 | +44 |
| Oct 2024 | +38 | -0 | +38 |
| Sep 2024 | +40 | -55 | -15 |
| Aug 2024 | +50 | -29 | +21 |
| Jul 2024 | +78 | -11 | +67 |
| Jun 2024 | +72 | -0 | +72 |
| May 2024 | +26 | -24 | +2 |
| Apr 2024 | +29 | -0 | +29 |
Why employees join and leave U.S. AGENCY FOR INTERNATIONAL DEV
New Hire - Excepted Service Appointment
572
New Hire - Competitive Service Appointment
72
Transfer In - Individual Transfer
23
Quit
166
Retirement - Voluntary
51
Termination (Expired Appt/Other)
40
Transfer Out - Individual Transfer
27
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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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