Bureau of Naval Personnel employee pay and staffing
This page shows how many people were reported under Bureau of Naval Personnel 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 Bureau of Naval Personnel, where its workforce is concentrated, and which occupations account for the largest share of employees.
Parent organization
This agency sits under the Department of Defense.
Largest occupations in Bureau of Naval Personnel
These occupation series account for the biggest share of employees reported under Bureau of Naval Personnel.
| Occupation | Employees | Average pay | Share of agency |
|---|---|---|---|
| General Education and Training | 764 | $175,329 | 17.8% |
| Human Resources Assistance | 547 | $50,132 | 12.7% |
| Education and Vocational Training | 465 | $153,928 | 10.8% |
| Management and Program Analysis | 394 | $115,269 | 9.2% |
| Financial Administration and Program | 242 | $94,732 | 5.6% |
| Financial Clerical and Assistance | 233 | $52,633 | 5.4% |
| Human Resources Management | 233 | $93,329 | 5.4% |
| Information Technology Management | 202 | $115,459 | 4.7% |
| Miscellaneous Administration and Program | 98 | $110,587 | 2.3% |
| Transportation Clerk and Assistant | 64 | $53,057 | 1.5% |
| Education and Training Technician | 60 | $67,315 | 1.4% |
| Miscellaneous Clerk and Assistant | 45 | $60,389 | 1.0% |
| Cooking | 41 | $60,430 | 1.0% |
| Engineering Technical | 22 | $98,228 | 0.5% |
| Administrative Officer | 19 | $90,063 | 0.4% |
| Management and Program Clerical and Assistance | 14 | $59,480 | 0.3% |
| Librarian | 12 | $99,751 | 0.3% |
| Motor Vehicle Operating | 12 | $69,666 | 0.3% |
| Traffic Management | 12 | $89,206 | 0.3% |
| Security Administration | 12 | $71,209 | 0.3% |
Where Bureau of Naval Personnel employees are based
This list shows the biggest duty-station states reported for Bureau of Naval Personnel in the latest OPM summary.
| State | Employees | Average pay |
|---|---|---|
| Maryland | 938 | $123,044 |
| Tennessee | 938 | $82,244 |
| California | 869 | $144,064 |
| Rhode Island | 508 | $120,888 |
| Virginia | 408 | $104,555 |
| Florida | 285 | $66,714 |
| Illinois | 68 | $67,659 |
| Washington | 37 | $72,810 |
| South Carolina | 33 | $96,336 |
| Ohio | 30 | $104,730 |
Agency totals and duty-location summaries come from the latest OPM FedScope Employment Summary Data (March 2025).