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Federal Employment in KANSAS

Federal workforce data for KANSAS. This state accounts for 0.8% of the total federal civilian workforce. Source: OPM FedScope, March 2025.

What the Numbers Say About Federal Employment in KANSAS

KANSAS is home to 18,747 federal civilian employees, which is 0.8% 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 down by -2.0%, reflecting the combined effect of new hires via USAJOBS, retirements, inter-state transfers, and attrition across the 25 federal agencies currently operating on state soil.

Pay in KANSAS averages $96,116 across all federal grades and occupations, placing the state 12.5% 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 years — a signal of workforce stability and the degree to which federal careers anchor local economies.

The largest federal employer in KANSAS is DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS with 5,643 employees at an average salary of $97,459. The highest-paying agency in the state is DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION at $140,519 average salary. For job seekers browsing USAJOBS postings filtered to KANSAS, 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

18,747

-2.0% from prior period

Average Salary

$96,116

+2.4%

Avg Length of Service

11 yrs

Agencies Present

25

Salary Context

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

State Average

$96,116

National Average

$109,869

vs. National Avg

-12.5%

Federal Agencies in KANSAS

25 federal agencies operate in KANSAS. DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS is the largest with 5,643 employees.

# Agency Employees Avg Salary
1 DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS 5,643 $97,459
2 DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY 4,464 $91,364
3 DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE 1,582 $89,266
4 DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE 1,168 $79,574
5 DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY 859 $86,387
6 DEPARTMENT OF THE AIR FORCE 831 $85,240
7 DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION 730 $140,519
8 DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE 631 $102,929
9 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY 575 $114,734
10 DEPARTMENT OF INTERIOR 425 $79,569
11 DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES 281 $104,532
12 SOCIAL SECURITY ADMINISTRATION 227 $96,391
13 DEPARTMENT OF TREASURY 213 $109,027
14 DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPM 167 $117,388
15 DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE 167 $87,062
16 GENERAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATION 140 $116,639
17 NAT ARCHIVES AND RECORDS ADMINISTRATION 62 $66,125
18 FEDERAL DEPOSIT INSURANCE CORPORATION 43 $140,438
19 EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY COMMISSION 26 $104,408
20 DEPARTMENT OF LABOR 25 $104,205
21 OFFICE OF PERSONNEL MANAGEMENT 20 $128,826
22 SMALL BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION 19 $91,883
23 DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY 15 $107,478
24 DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION 12 $118,480
25 NATIONAL LABOR RELATIONS BOARD 11 $130,073

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19,227 employees $99,600 avg

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16,744 employees $99,250 avg

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20,904 employees $91,486 avg

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many federal employees work in KANSAS? ▾
KANSAS has 18,747 federal civilian employees as of March 2025. This represents 0.8% of the total federal civilian workforce of 2,289,472.
What is the average federal salary in KANSAS? ▾
The average federal salary in KANSAS is $96,116 per year, which is 12.5% below the national federal average of $109,869.
Which federal agency has the most employees in KANSAS? ▾
DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS is the largest federal employer in KANSAS with 5,643 employees and an average salary of $97,459.
What is the highest-paying federal agency in KANSAS? ▾
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION has the highest average salary among federal agencies in KANSAS at $140,519 per year.
How many federal agencies operate in KANSAS? ▾
25 federal agencies have employees in KANSAS. The largest is DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS with 5,643 employees.
How does federal employment in KANSAS compare to other states? ▾
KANSAS ranks among the lower-ranking states for federal employment, with 0.8% of the total federal civilian workforce. The average length of service is 11 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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