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Federal Employment in UTAH

Federal workforce data for UTAH. This state accounts for 1.5% of the total federal civilian workforce. Source: OPM FedScope, March 2025.

What the Numbers Say About Federal Employment in UTAH

UTAH is home to 35,410 federal civilian employees, which is 1.5% 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 -1.1%, reflecting the combined effect of new hires via USAJOBS, retirements, inter-state transfers, and attrition across the 23 federal agencies currently operating on state soil.

Pay in UTAH averages $89,025 across all federal grades and occupations, placing the state 19.0% 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 10.9 years — a signal of workforce stability and the degree to which federal careers anchor local economies.

The largest federal employer in UTAH is DEPARTMENT OF THE AIR FORCE with 12,714 employees at an average salary of $94,203. The highest-paying agency in the state is SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION at $194,864 average salary. For job seekers browsing USAJOBS postings filtered to UTAH, 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

35,410

-1.1% from prior period

Average Salary

$89,025

+3.4%

Avg Length of Service

10.9 yrs

Agencies Present

23

Salary Context

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

State Average

$89,025

National Average

$109,869

vs. National Avg

-19.0%

Federal Agencies in UTAH

23 federal agencies operate in UTAH. DEPARTMENT OF THE AIR FORCE is the largest with 12,714 employees.

# Agency Employees Avg Salary
1 DEPARTMENT OF THE AIR FORCE 12,714 $94,203
2 DEPARTMENT OF TREASURY 8,513 $63,319
3 DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS 3,890 $120,926
4 DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY 2,015 $84,746
5 DEPARTMENT OF INTERIOR 1,997 $82,239
6 DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE 1,733 $80,163
7 DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE 1,335 $92,884
8 DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY 864 $78,094
9 DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION 603 $135,407
10 DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE 500 $116,076
11 DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE 206 $101,519
12 DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES 177 $103,714
13 SOCIAL SECURITY ADMINISTRATION 167 $92,763
14 DEPARTMENT OF LABOR 100 $106,248
15 FEDERAL DEPOSIT INSURANCE CORPORATION 86 $139,124
16 DEPARTMENT OF THE NAVY 57 $120,055
17 GENERAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATION 40 $117,431
18 SMALL BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION 30 $84,513
19 DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY 28 $135,720
20 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY 20 $112,460
21 SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION 17 $194,864
22 NATIONAL CREDIT UNION ADMINISTRATION 16 $116,463
23 UTAH RECLAMATN MITIGATN & CONSERVTN CMSN 12 $97,888

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many federal employees work in UTAH? ▾
UTAH has 35,410 federal civilian employees as of March 2025. This represents 1.5% of the total federal civilian workforce of 2,289,472.
What is the average federal salary in UTAH? ▾
The average federal salary in UTAH is $89,025 per year, which is 19.0% below the national federal average of $109,869.
Which federal agency has the most employees in UTAH? ▾
DEPARTMENT OF THE AIR FORCE is the largest federal employer in UTAH with 12,714 employees and an average salary of $94,203.
What is the highest-paying federal agency in UTAH? ▾
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION has the highest average salary among federal agencies in UTAH at $194,864 per year.
How many federal agencies operate in UTAH? ▾
23 federal agencies have employees in UTAH. The largest is DEPARTMENT OF THE AIR FORCE with 12,714 employees.
How does federal employment in UTAH compare to other states? ▾
UTAH ranks among the mid-range states for federal employment, with 1.5% of the total federal civilian workforce. The average length of service is 10.9 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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