Administration for Children and Families employee pay and staffing
This page shows how many people were reported under Administration for Children and Families in the latest OPM workforce summary, what the average pay looks like, and which occupations make up the largest share of the agency.
What this page helps you check
Use this page when you want a quick feel for the size of Administration for Children and Families, where its workforce is concentrated, and which occupations account for the largest share of employees.
Parent organization
This agency sits under the Department of Health and Human Services.
Largest occupations in Administration for Children and Families
These occupation series account for the biggest share of employees reported under Administration for Children and Families.
| Occupation | Employees | Average pay | Share of agency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Social Science | 1,047 | $131,090 | 45.6% |
| Management and Program Analysis | 279 | $136,552 | 12.2% |
| Miscellaneous Administration and Program | 249 | $142,731 | 10.8% |
| Grants Management | 139 | $126,690 | 6.1% |
| Contracting | 93 | $144,104 | 4.1% |
| Information Technology Management | 71 | $163,204 | 3.1% |
| Budget Analysis | 42 | $154,314 | 1.8% |
| General Business and Industry | 37 | $139,006 | 1.6% |
| Financial Administration and Program | 29 | $125,937 | 1.3% |
| Administrative Officer | 27 | $139,066 | 1.2% |
| Administration and Office Support Student Trainee | 13 | $67,476 | 0.6% |
| Emergency Management Specialist | 12 | $139,401 | 0.5% |
| Program Management | 11 | $188,989 | 0.5% |
Where Administration for Children and Families employees are based
This list shows the biggest duty-station states reported for Administration for Children and Families in the latest OPM summary.
| State | Employees | Average pay |
|---|---|---|
| District of Columbia | 891 | $146,136 |
| Texas | 207 | $117,232 |
| Georgia | 127 | $117,348 |
| Maryland | 115 | $145,584 |
| California | 104 | $140,151 |
| Illinois | 102 | $126,969 |
| New York | 96 | $134,824 |
| Pennsylvania | 73 | $134,492 |
| Virginia | 66 | $140,757 |
| Colorado | 62 | $133,879 |
Agency totals and duty-location summaries come from the latest OPM FedScope Employment Summary Data (March 2025).