Federal civilian employment and salaries by department
Table showing the number of employees and average salaries in different US departments
| Cabinent level agencies | Employment | Average salary |
|---|---|---|
| Department of Veterans Affairs | 486,522 486,522 486,522 | $105,520 |
| Department of Homeland Security | 222,539 222,539 222,539 | $101,865 |
| Department of the Army | 221,037 221,037 221,037 | $98,691 |
| Department of the Navy | 216,537 216,537 216,537 | $105,375 |
| Department of the Air Force | 168,505 168,505 168,505 | $96,499 |
| Department of Defense | 156,803 156,803 156,803 | $97,441 |
| Department of Justice | 116,614 116,614 116,614 | $112,291 |
| Department of the Treasury | 108,869 108,869 108,869 | $94,016 |
| Department of Agriculture | 92,072 92,072 92,072 | $86,425 |
| Department of Health and Human Services | 91,058 91,058 91,058 | $130,117 |
| Department of the Interior | 62,890 62,890 62,890 | $93,613 |
| Department of Transportation | 55,806 55,806 55,806 | $139,474 |
| Department of Commerce | 47,650 47,650 47,650 | $121,643 |
| Department of Energy | 16,846 16,846 16,846 | $143,486 |
| Department of Labor | 14,730 14,730 14,730 | $121,291 |
| Department of State | 14,316 14,316 14,316 | $132,587 |
| Department of Housing and Urban Development | 8,825 8,825 8,825 | $134,503 |
| Department of Education | 4,245 4,245 4,245 | $144,561 |
Note: Data as of March 2024.Source: US Office of Personnel Management
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