Federal Job Finder
Discover which federal agencies are hiring in your state. Explore 2,289,472 positions across 115 agencies.
How to Use This Tool
- Select your state to see which federal agencies have employees there
- Optionally filter by occupation category to focus on a specific career field
- Review agencies — see workforce size, average salaries, and length of service
- Click an agency for detailed breakdown including sub-agencies and state presence
- Visit USAJobs.gov to find actual job openings at the agencies that interest you
Total Employees
2,289,472
Federal Agencies
115
Avg Salary
$109,869
States & Territories
51
Federal Occupation Categories
ACCOUNTING AND BUDGET GROUP
124,386 employees · $105,667 avg
AIRCRAFT OVERHAUL FAMILY
11,320 employees · $81,396 avg
AMMUNITION, EXPLOSIVES, AND TOXIC MATERIALS WORK FAMILY
1,372 employees · $63,133 avg
ARMAMENT WORK FAMILY
2,175 employees · $78,822 avg
BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES GROUP
69,668 employees · $95,413 avg
BUSINESS AND INDUSTRY GROUP
115,651 employees · $110,403 avg
COPYRIGHT, PATENT, AND TRADEMARK GROUP
10,875 employees · $158,501 avg
EDUCATION GROUP
41,420 employees · $92,074 avg
ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE FAMILY
8,794 employees · $83,954 avg
ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE FAMILY
9,118 employees · $84,950 avg
ENGINE OVERHAUL FAMILY
2,071 employees · $77,055 avg
ENGINEERING AND ARCHITECTURE GROUP
142,526 employees · $129,318 avg
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I find federal government jobs?
Start by selecting your state to see which federal agencies have the largest workforce presence there. Each agency listing links to its detailed profile with sub-agencies and occupations. For actual job postings, visit USAJobs.gov — the official federal job board.
What is the GS pay scale?
The General Schedule (GS) is the predominant federal pay system covering over 1.5 million employees. It has 15 grades (GS-1 through GS-15), each with 10 step increases. Entry-level positions typically start at GS-5 to GS-7, mid-career at GS-9 to GS-12, and senior positions at GS-13 to GS-15. Current salary range: $34,623 (GS-1) to $186,965 (GS-15).
Which federal agencies hire the most?
The largest federal employers include the Department of Veterans Affairs, Department of Defense, and Department of Homeland Security. Together, the top 10 agencies employ over 70% of the 2,289,472 federal civilian workforce.
What is the average federal employee salary?
The average federal civilian salary is $109,869 (OPM FedScope, March 2025). Salaries vary significantly by agency, location, occupation, and GS grade. Locality pay adjustments mean the same GS grade pays differently across geographic areas.
Data source: OPM FedScope, March 2025. Federal civilian workforce only. Salary data represents average annual base pay. For current job openings, visit USAJobs.gov.