Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency employee pay and staffing
This page shows how many people were reported under Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency 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 Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency, 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 Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency
These occupation series account for the biggest share of employees reported under Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency.
| Occupation | Employees | Average pay | Share of agency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Contracting | 28 | $162,512 | 11.1% |
| Electrical Engineering | 23 | $241,521 | 9.1% |
| Management and Program Analysis | 12 | $169,402 | 4.7% |
| Physics | 12 | $260,240 | 4.7% |
| Miscellaneous Administration and Program | 12 | $265,404 | 4.7% |
| Computer Science | 12 | $283,738 | 4.7% |
Where Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency employees are based
This list shows the biggest duty-station states reported for Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency in the latest OPM summary.
| State | Employees | Average pay |
|---|---|---|
| Virginia | 231 | $216,449 |
Agency totals and duty-location summaries come from the latest OPM FedScope Employment Summary Data (March 2025).