Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency employee pay and staffing
This page shows how many people were reported under Defense Counterintelligence and Security 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 Counterintelligence and Security 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 Counterintelligence and Security Agency
These occupation series account for the biggest share of employees reported under Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency.
| Occupation | Employees | Average pay | Share of agency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Security Administration | 1,761 | $114,927 | 31.2% |
| General Investigation | 1,662 | $102,873 | 29.4% |
| Information Technology Management | 368 | $155,593 | 6.5% |
| Management and Program Analysis | 260 | $137,631 | 4.6% |
| Intelligence | 204 | $142,651 | 3.6% |
| Compliance Inspection and Support | 176 | $59,997 | 3.1% |
| Miscellaneous Administration and Program | 167 | $153,827 | 3.0% |
| "General Inspection, Investigation, Enforcement, and Compliance Series" | 150 | $134,050 | 2.7% |
| Program Management | 88 | $167,525 | 1.6% |
| Contracting | 80 | $139,458 | 1.4% |
| Human Resources Management | 61 | $132,186 | 1.1% |
| Training Instruction | 50 | $138,590 | 0.9% |
| Contact Representative | 37 | $53,097 | 0.7% |
| Financial Administration and Program | 33 | $118,437 | 0.6% |
| Administrative Officer | 26 | $119,914 | 0.5% |
| Government Information Specialist | 25 | $109,271 | 0.4% |
| Security Clerical and Assistance | 22 | $64,716 | 0.4% |
| Management and Program Clerical and Assistance | 13 | $59,415 | 0.2% |
Where Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency employees are based
This list shows the biggest duty-station states reported for Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency in the latest OPM summary.
| State | Employees | Average pay |
|---|---|---|
| Maryland | 1,691 | $121,240 |
| Virginia | 1,078 | $136,846 |
| Pennsylvania | 875 | $105,934 |
| California | 276 | $119,310 |
| Texas | 224 | $113,209 |
| Florida | 136 | $107,168 |
| South Carolina | 99 | $128,736 |
| Massachusetts | 84 | $125,743 |
| District of Columbia | 81 | $131,873 |
| Illinois | 75 | $111,841 |
Agency totals and duty-location summaries come from the latest OPM FedScope Employment Summary Data (March 2025).