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Federal Employment in GEORGIA

Federal workforce data for GEORGIA. This state accounts for 3.9% of the total federal civilian workforce. Source: OPM FedScope, March 2025.

What the Numbers Say About Federal Employment in GEORGIA

GEORGIA is home to 90,219 federal civilian employees, which is 3.9% of the total federal civilian workforce of 2,289,472 recorded in OPM FedScope for March 2025. Versus the prior reporting period, the state's federal headcount moved up by 0.1%, reflecting the combined effect of new hires via USAJOBS, retirements, inter-state transfers, and attrition across the 40 federal agencies currently operating on state soil.

Pay in GEORGIA averages $100,945 across all federal grades and occupations, placing the state 8.1% below the national federal civilian average of $109,869. The gap reflects locality-pay tables, the mix of headquarters versus field-office roles, and the occupational profile of agencies that concentrate here. Average length of service is 11.9 years — a signal of workforce stability and the degree to which federal careers anchor local economies.

The largest federal employer in GEORGIA is DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS with 15,028 employees at an average salary of $105,236. The highest-paying agency in the state is SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION at $222,966 average salary. For job seekers browsing USAJOBS postings filtered to GEORGIA, these agency-level concentrations matter because they determine which career ladders, locality-pay tables, and mission areas dominate local federal employment. All figures come directly from OPM FedScope Employment Cubes, updated quarterly.

Federal Employees

90,219

+0.1% from prior period

Average Salary

$100,945

+2.3%

Avg Length of Service

11.9 yrs

Agencies Present

40

Salary Context

How federal pay in GEORGIA compares to the national average of $109,869

State Average

$100,945

National Average

$109,869

vs. National Avg

-8.1%

Federal Agencies in GEORGIA

40 federal agencies operate in GEORGIA. DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS is the largest with 15,028 employees.

# Agency Employees Avg Salary
1 DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS 15,028 $105,236
2 DEPARTMENT OF THE AIR FORCE 14,733 $89,763
3 DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES 10,263 $132,861
4 DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY 8,538 $92,599
5 DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY 7,432 $97,428
6 DEPARTMENT OF TREASURY 7,072 $79,394
7 DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE 6,426 $81,384
8 DEPARTMENT OF THE NAVY 4,233 $84,269
9 DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE 2,816 $85,775
10 DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION 2,755 $145,816
11 DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE 2,498 $109,448
12 SOCIAL SECURITY ADMINISTRATION 1,605 $103,474
13 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY 1,005 $123,488
14 DEPARTMENT OF INTERIOR 942 $94,658
15 GENERAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATION 716 $124,625
16 DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE 610 $96,708
17 SMALL BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION 606 $81,242
18 DEPARTMENT OF LABOR 533 $117,023
19 DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPM 438 $122,866
20 FEDERAL DEPOSIT INSURANCE CORPORATION 235 $173,789
21 NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION 192 $144,304
22 DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION 161 $135,413
23 DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY 154 $129,912
24 OFFICE OF PERSONNEL MANAGEMENT 149 $120,578
25 SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION 117 $222,966
26 EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY COMMISSION 96 $106,024
27 DEPARTMENT OF STATE 68 $104,065
28 NAT ARCHIVES AND RECORDS ADMINISTRATION 63 $91,247
29 FEDERAL RESERVE SYSTEM 35 $165,168
30 NATIONAL CREDIT UNION ADMINISTRATION 33 $143,804
31 CORP FOR NATIONAL AND COMMUNITY SERVICE 30 $108,055
32 NATIONAL LABOR RELATIONS BOARD 23 $120,403
33 FEDERAL TRADE COMMISSION 19 $167,020
34 U.S. AGENCY FOR INTERNATIONAL DEV 18 $117,831
35 MERIT SYSTEMS PROTECTION BOARD 14 $158,793
36 DFC 14 $145,085
37 FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION 14 $151,768
38 GOVERNMENT PRINTING OFFICE 14 $118,404
39 PEACE CORPS 11 $128,464
40 SELECTIVE SERVICE SYSTEM 11 $117,242

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74,194 employees $101,309 avg

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71,437 employees $108,166 avg

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64,218 employees $105,919 avg

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many federal employees work in GEORGIA? ▾
GEORGIA has 90,219 federal civilian employees as of March 2025. This represents 3.9% of the total federal civilian workforce of 2,289,472.
What is the average federal salary in GEORGIA? ▾
The average federal salary in GEORGIA is $100,945 per year, which is 8.1% below the national federal average of $109,869.
Which federal agency has the most employees in GEORGIA? ▾
DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS is the largest federal employer in GEORGIA with 15,028 employees and an average salary of $105,236.
What is the highest-paying federal agency in GEORGIA? ▾
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION has the highest average salary among federal agencies in GEORGIA at $222,966 per year.
How many federal agencies operate in GEORGIA? ▾
40 federal agencies have employees in GEORGIA. The largest is DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS with 15,028 employees.
How does federal employment in GEORGIA compare to other states? ▾
GEORGIA ranks among the top states for federal employment, with 3.9% of the total federal civilian workforce. The average length of service is 11.9 years.

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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